Saint Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Bremerton is launching the Star of Hope Campaign; the first phase of a two-phase campus redevelopment effort aimed at expanding affordable housing and community services on SVdP-owned land in Bremerton.
The Community Phase (Phase 1) of our project includes the construction of a four-story, 25,757-square-foot residential building, providing 38 affordable housing units designed to support women and children facing adversity. The building will feature 16 studio units, 19 one-bedroom units, and 3 two-bedroom units, with 10 designated for transitional housing and 28 for permanent supportive housing. These units will serve vulnerable individuals, including women transitioning from the Washington Corrections Center for Women and individuals who are experiencing homelessness and facing significant housing barriers. SVdP will provide onsite case management services, ensuring that residents receive the support they need to achieve long-term stability. In collaboration with community partners, the project will also offer behavioral health services and other essential resources to help residents build self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Additionally, this phase will expand the neighboring Stella Maris Shelter by 2,965 square feet, creating 17 new 90-day shelter beds to increase SVdP’s shelter capacity to 47 beds for women and children in urgent need of housing.
As part of our comprehensive campus development strategy, our Partnership Phase (Phase 2) will include 90+ units of affordable housing for low-income families, with a childcare provider on the ground floor. This phase will begin predevelopment once Star of Hope is under construction. By prioritizing safe, stable housing and wraparound support services, the Star of Hope Campaign advances SVdP’s mission to create equitable opportunities for women and children—helping them overcome adversity and achieve lasting independence.